C&M Towing allegedly stole 19 vehicles and then sold the
parts online. Police caught on to Charles and Michelle Wrenfrow's
scheme when a Denver man spotted the wheels from his stolen car
being advertised on Craiglist.

After paying a visit to the Jefferson County jail and being
released on bond, the pair awaits a hearing in court.

Tow truck scams are nothing new, and can be as obvious as an
unsolicited operator asking for cash or insisting the car be
towed to the shop he "works with," where you'll get hit with
endless charges.

Recently, AllState Insurance and the National Crime Insurance
Bureau released tips to help drivers avoid being
taken for a ride. Here are some of them:

Have your car towed to a repair shop of your choice to avoid
storage fees.

Get an itemized list that includes any fees and printed
documentation of where the vehicle will be towed.

Sign below the dollar amount quoted, not the bottom of the
document. Also make sure the truck signage matches what appears
on the documentation (watch out if they say they "work with" your
insurance company), according to NCIB. If no signage is
displayed, ask the operator for identification.

Call your insurer for recommendations and options. If police
are on hand, follow their guidance.

If you feel a tow operator is up to no good, report it
anonymously by calling the NCIB toll-free (1-800-835-6422),
texting "fraud" to TIP411 (847411) or visiting www.nicb.org.